Tragedy and political nerves in Kennedy era policy clash
The author argues Kennedy's assassination should end ornate campaign stumping and shift focus from politics for votes to governing. He contends presidents belong in Washington, not on the road, and cites Johnson's rise and parliamentary speed as contrast patterns. The piece laments era political theatrics and calls for reform.
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John Kennedy
Outback
Texas
New York
Secret Service
America
Mr. Johnson
Johnson
Congress
Kennedy
MacMillan
Philadelphia
Washington
Goldwater and Johnson Rivalry Shaped by Palette of Factions
The Arizona Senator backs economic conservatism and attacks the Far Left while opposing the Birch Society and Welch. He faces a Johnson campaign that could frame Goldwater as a Southern renegade, with Latin American crisis prompting potential U S action against Castro.
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Barry Goldwater
Kennedy
Johnson
Goldwater
Senate
LBJ
Dallas
Lee Oswald
Robert Welch
Welch
The
Birch Society
John Kennedy
GOP
Latin America
Betancourt
Venezuela
Cuba
South America
Castro
Barry
White House
Red China Faces Setbacks Amid Drought and Politics
Foreign analysis notes 1959 60 tensions with the Soviet Union and China’s split with Moscow. It cites Mao’s great leap forward faltering, disasters of drought and flood, and a somber view of Red China’s bid for world power. The National People’s Congress gathers 1000 delegates to affirm party policy.
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Red China
Mao Tsetung
Hong Kong
Tokyo
RedChina
National People’s Congress
Red
Red China Proclaims Poverty and Accuses Soviet Pressure
The article reviews a Red China communique denouncing Soviet pressure tactics while noting debt to Russia will be repaid by 1965. It cites growth in industry and agriculture, uncertain grain output, and rising hunger despite large grain imports. Frictions with the USSR may rise and China seeks a softer Western stance.
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Red China
Russia
Canada
Australia
Soviet Russia
Soviet Union
West
United States
A Sham Critics the Consumer Advisory Council
The article argues the Consumer Advisory Council is a young federal bureau whose report on price trends is flawed. It contends price increases reflect costs and that free enterprise, not regulation, protects consumers, while noting advertising and competition drive better value for shoppers.
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Consumer Advisory Council
Council
Barron’s
Business and Financial Weekly
Frontier spirit fuels new era of discovery and opportunity
Keith Funston, president of the New York Stock Exchange, argued that while literal frontiers have vanished, a broader frontier remains. He cited rising research spending, with $15 billion last year, and noted nine teen corporations listed since 1945, highlighting ongoing pioneering in business, arts, and science.
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Keith Funston
New York Stock Exchange
Funston
Travel as a plus factor in world leadership goals
A 15 year old statement from the American Tariff League argues travel, like education, is essential for U S world leadership. The piece notes jet age efficiency, Pan Am fare cuts, and the link between lower prices and increased international travel boosting cross cultural understanding.
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American Tariff League
Pan American
Pan Am
Hard shelled crabs and a call for a loving spirit
The piece uses crabs as a metaphor for people who withdraw after hurts or embarrassment. It urges readers to follow Paul's advice to love one another and live in harmony, asking for divine help to forgive and cultivate a kind disposition.
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Paul
Bible Thought Shield of Faith Quote
A biblical verse emphasizes spiritual armor, urging believers to wield the shield of faith to quench fiery darts of the wicked as described in Ephesians chapter six.
Cuban Question Tests Johnson Strategy Before 1964 Vote
John Chamberlain notes anti Castro groups planned a Cubans for Goldwater effort spreading from Florida to New York. Johnson weighs Cuba policy amid liberal and conservative pressure while aiming for broad consensus and a potential 1964 landslide if Castro is toppled.
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John F. Kennedy
Goldwater’ Group
Florida
New York City
Fidel Castro
Lyndon Johnson
Johnson
Cuba
Dallas
Walter Reuther
David Dubinsky
George Meany
James Farmer
Congress of Racial Equality
CORE
Whitney Young
The
Urban League
Robert Anderson
Eisenhower
Dave Sarnoff
Broadcasting World
U.S
Caribbean
Venezuela
Texas
Western Hemisphere
British Guiana
Dominican Republic
Guatemala
Fidel
San Francisco poised to host 1964 Republican National Convention
Congressman Jack Shelley takes office in January as San Francisco prepares for the July convention. City leaders project a 30 000 out-of-town turnout and more than 5 million in direct visitor spending, with extensive media coverage and thousands of hotel rooms.
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Jack Shelley
San Francisco
George Christopher
West Coast
GOP
Cow Palace
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Richard M. Nixon
California District Agricultural Association
Christopher
U. S
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Jessie Treadwell Anderson
SO Ware
Eleanor Treadwell Payson
Leonard T. Kolasinski
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